Friday, August 27, 2010

Live Vol. 3

Do you ever get emails that make your day? Between all the pointless newsletter and payment receipts a bolded slice of refreshing information can really turn your sour morning into a ripe day. Figured out I got a good email yet? The information technically wasn't news to my ears but it certainly reminded of some news [an upcoming release] better than that extra cookie you snagged from the Chips Ahoy! container last night.

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On October 5th, 2010 The Avett Brothers are releasing Live Vol. 3.

On October 5th, 2010 The Avett Brothers are releasing Live Vol 3.

On October 5th, 2010 The Avett Brothers are releasing Live Vol. 3.

On October 5th, 2010 The Avett Brothers are releasing Live Vol. 3.

On October 5th, 2010 The Avett Brothers are releasing Live Vol. 3.

That's right folks, THE AVETT BROTHERS are putting out a new record featuring LIVE versions of most of their better songs. 4 songs from their latest album, I and Love and You, then 11 from previous records. 1 is "Ballad False Start" which is not new, just Seth flip-flopping some of the lyrics of "The Ballad of Love and Hate." That's a very genuine inclusion to the album, and unless Seth has twisted/forgotten the lyrics more than once [which I doubt b/c he is an accomplished musician] then this live recording is from their set at Bojangles Coliseum from August of 2009. Another awesome piece of news because I WAS AT THAT CONCERT.

If you have ever seen the Avett Brothers live you know what I'm talking about when I say they go all out and put on an ammmmmazing show. The live versions of many songs are less produced and have a rustic, Monster, and countryside feel to them, a reason why you haven't truly listened to them until you have seen them live. They released Live Vol. 2, a compilation of 16 Avett songs released in 2005. In the 5 years since they have released 2 EPs and 3 LPs [that sounds absolutely ridiculous, they're the real deal] so the pool of chosen works to include on Vol. 3 has considerably increased. With such a vast catalog it is hard to choose 15 songs to include and not leave out some incredible songs. [...if only picking kickball teams in gym class were like this]

WAIT, did I mention it is a CD/DVD combo? So not only will there be a CD to play in the car, but a DVD to have some visuals while you're listening. The DVD tracklist basically mirrors the CD sans the "False Ballad of Hate" and in it's place the breathtaking "Swept Away." [SPOILER ALERT: which will more than likely feature their sister on vocals, she was at the concert]

Here is a little gift from the most recent time I saw The Avett Brothers. A cover of Bob Marley's "Is This Love" played as an interlude in the middle of a song. What an epic combo. The Avett Brothers and Bob Marley. They should do a Bob Marley cover album next.

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